we'll keep restoring the jobs, tourist beaches, and businesses impacted by the spill. we've paid over $400 million in claims and set up a $20 billion independently-run claims fund. i was born in new orleans. my family still lives here. i'm gonna be here until we make this right. tavis: good evening from los angeles. first up, a look at the fragile state of current peace efforts in the middle east with ethan bronner, jerusalem bureau chief for "the new york times." george mitchell is in the area on an emergency trip aimed at rescuing peace ever since. a move prompted the latest concerns about a potential peace deals. also a conversation with james elmore. he is out with the new memoir. we are glad to have joined us. join us for a ethan bronner air and james l. roy, coming up. >> all i know is his name is james, and he needs extra help with his reading. >> i am james. >> yes. >> to everyone making a difference, you help us all live better. >> nationwide insurance proudly supports tavis smiley. tavis and nationwide insurance, working to improve financial literacy and the